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9571 VT

1997 BMW 3 Series

Green Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

180,436 mi
Last recorded180,436 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 3 Series110,506 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9571 VT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 180,436 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 180,431 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 180,342 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 180,099 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 180,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 179,444 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 178,434 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 175,910 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 175,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 174,844 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 174,672 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 171,291 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 168,815 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 167,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 164,654 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 162,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2009 162,047 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 158,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 153,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 149,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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9571 VT is a 1997 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 110,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9571 VT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 9571 VT registered?

9571 VT is a 1997 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is 9571 VT safe to buy?

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